Patient Care Director, Behavioral Health Unit

Job overview

The Patient Care Director, Behavioral Health Unit role is onsite in Arlington, VA. The posted annual salary range is $123,260.80–$234,145.60. The role supports VHC Health’s commitment to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. This registered nurse leads the department’s 24-hour management, setting patient-care goals and standards and organizing nursing services in line with the hospital’s mission and requirements. The director evaluates and oversees procedural changes to promote compliant, effective care delivery.

What you'll do

• Manage the department on a 24-hour basis
• develop patient-care goals, objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures
• organize nursing services in accordance with hospital mission and guidelines
• evaluate proposed procedural changes, direct and supervise implementation, and ensure compliance with nursing practice standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient care director

behavioral health unit

arlington va

full-time

registered nurse

nursing leadership

department management

patient care standards

bls certification

virginia rn license

compact state licensure

medical benefits

retirement benefits

$123,260.80–$234,145.60/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility, plus wellness and retirement benefits.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; master’s degree preferred; Virginia RN license, compact state nursing licensure, and BLS certification required.

About the employer

VHC Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.